Bye Bye Alaska, Hello BC! - Ep. 129 RAN Sailing

[@bertski60]

welcome to canada! so happy to have you and i sincerely hope your stay is a pleasant one. the same thing that has attracted me to your channel is what has attracted me to "life is like sailing. " just clean easy to watch episodes that rely on honesty and good film making without a ton of bells and whistles. thanks for having me along for another week.

[@RANSailing]

Thank you! Glad you like our videos :)

[@renaatceulenaere8131]

It is now for about 18 months I am following several sailing channels. Ran Sailing was one of my first favourites and still is because of their sincere, simple and high quality style of life. Other channels I quitted because of too much pushing to please the public with the well known strategies. Bravo, keep your honest non pretentious style. I thought it was time to tell you this straight out of my heart.

[@Jfwr2010]

You guys have turned into master videographers! Really nice! (as Johan says)...

[@RANSailing]

Thank you! :)

[@marcusornroth6388]

129 episodes and You still don’t get me bored. I prefer “Your” part of the video.

[@RANSailing]

Thank you! :)

[@deplorablerai9802]

The video quality is so premier that you produce! It's breath taking... The scenes from the drone are beyond words! Thank you

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Dep Rai - you're spot on with your comments. IMO Ran's use of the drone and the resulting scenes are some of the best amoung the sailing channels.

[@RANSailing]

Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoy it :)

[@gkarjala]

"Life is like Sailing" is good channel, i recomend it. Alfie and Devlin are good folk, their channel is well done, good to follow their journey. Thx RAN Sailing, your channel good too!

[@normanboyes4983]

The Alaska series was a masterclass in producing sailing films. Great that you met up with Life is like Sailing.👍😀⛵️

[@selsyn73]

Another quality video. Each week your beautiful videos give a wonderful view of living life at its best. Thanks again for sharing your blessings. Peace and safe sailing to you both.

[@jorgeconcheyro]

Oh what a great surprise to see you and Alfy and Devlin, adorable people all of you!!! Cheers !!!

[@rw5092]

Your editing is outstanding!!!

[@wayneneilson844]

I have followed Alfie for as long as I have watched you two, about 2 years now, so cool that you all met!❤

[@mhensen1]

Your drone footage with Ran under sail was simply beautiful, the other shot was the moody fog short clip at anchor, and you take the time to let the shots breathe, which I really love, all in all, a pretty darn spiffy video....

[@Qbx14]

Beautiful! Your videos are so peacefull.

[@RANSailing]

Thank you so much! :)

[@stdenisbros]

I was hoping that you would meet Alfy and Devlin. Four beautiful and kind persons sitting at the same table. I hope you enjoyed your time in Canada. Safe travels!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Red right returning with returning meaning coming back to harbour or returning with the flood tide .Welcome to Canada! CHEERS!

[@DougRutherford1]

Welcome to BC. Glad you met up with Alfy and Devlin. I follow their channel as well. You will love our rugged coastline. Enjoy your selves.

[@jamieminton172]

I loved this episode. Years ago I lived in Ketchikan. I worked on Misty Fiords National Monument. And to see you guys meet up with Alfy and Devlin is cool. I have been following them for a while and I am glad to be aboard for your adventures. Fair and following.

[@guzman-do]

I follow Alfie and Devlin too! There's a lot of nice people in this sailing community around the world and the internet has brought everyone together. I'm hoping to join in soon... Cheers from New 🗽 York

[@BastienKoert]

Red Right Returning is how i was always taught. Makes it easy to remember. Welcome to Canada!

[@davecummings6170]

Red right returning is how we remember the bouy colors.

[@windonwater3895]

Wow! What a nice surprise - seeing my four favorite KZbin stars - all at the same time. I'm really serious. Yours are the only two channels that I never miss an episode. The decision to have a common buoy system is a good idea. Of course, it would have to be red on the right since it's so easy to remember "Red Right Returning"!! Also, it appears you are taking some art lessons from Alfy. He does a great job of making much of his videos very artsy. I do like the closeup shots. But you have some fantastic drone shots and the music really makes it just perfect. Ron

[@garyshannon1424]

I've enjoyed following you since the beginning. I would like to mention that your editing of the footage you take is wonderful. I feel like I have visited all these wonderful places myself. Please keep sharing your travels with us.

[@tomaswest6541]

Two of my favourite channels Ran and Alfie's

[@bchadaway7469]

I was supposed to have helped navigate this very voyage - Ketchikan to Vancouver - from late August to mid-September. I knew every point on the chart that you’ve traversed, right down to the turns and depth of that channel to Prince Rupert. Unfortunately, the voyage was cancelled. But it’s wonderful to experience it vicariously through your videos.

[@jimmcdonald9244]

When I saw you were stopping by Prince Rupert, I was hoping you'd catch up with Alfie & Devlin. Alfie's channel is unique among sailiing channels as it is like a glossy magazine of beautiful photos you'd have on your coffee table. Yours is equally informative. Thanks again!

[@garye4145]

Aluminum boat is perfect fro the west coast of Canada. Lots of debris in the water especially after a storm. Floating logs are common especially between Vancouver Island and the mainland. I lived in BC for over 50 years and now live in Alberta. Love the west coast. Safe travels to you both.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks for following us along! Cheers!

[@andreboudreau6474]

An easy way to remember which side the markers should be is to say « Red on Right Returning ». The triple R always works for me.

[@MidnightVisions]

Good to see Alfie, his youtube channel has a cinematic style.

[@ocxb]

I am glad to see that you got to meet Alfy and Devlin you both have very artistic videos. Ran sailing it’s good to see that you made it home for the holidays, thumbs up!

[@ABeriault]

Such magnificent drone footage! Wow Thank you also for the Life is like Sailing interview....

[@aluptown]

Holy crap ! Sweet video ! I’m from metlakatla the little community that you passed in the narrow entrance to prince rupert which is called metlakatla pass . It can be very interesting in the fog lol but I’ve been through it so many times I’m used to it . Thanks for the video I’ve been following you as well as the old sea dog !

[@kimabg]

Thanks for demonstrating how you “land” the drone back on Ran 😀

[@pinebearclub]

So good to see Alfie and Devlin, you guys are like family to me! Alfie and Devlin have been a major source of inspiration for me and my cruising plans, and they always take the time to respond to questions or comments that I may have. Thank you so much for featuring them, it’s great that they get the exposure as they have a great channel! Bryan from Vancouver

[@hersey201]

I'm glad you're out of Alaska because of the earth quakes of yesterday. Hope they don't effect you in any way. Love you guys and you videos. A little jealous because I let the years slip away and will never get to sail open waters. Keep us all abreast of you journey.

[@cq7415]

Fun to watch even though no spectacular scenery this time. You make such nice videos, interesting shots and slow, smooth pans. Your wife is such an easygoing, helpful person, great for you. Both of you are nice people. Surprised that you meet Allie and Devlin, they are so easy going too. I follow their channel too. Thanks for sharing.

[@Maoli2013]

Aloha Johan & Malin. RAN Sailing is easily the most enjoyable, adventurous and educational Vlogs on KZbin. My Fridays are not complete until I get to see what new adventure you two are up to. Alfy & Devlin are very nice people. I look forward to visiting their Vlog as well. It is nice to know that the sailing community isn't just made up of people who sail to a port just to find the next beer bash or party. Your videos are so nice and your photography is amazing. I know I've said this before but I feel like I'm right there with you. I especially enjoy your drone shots. Very well done. See you next week. Fair winds and following seas to you both. Aloha from Hilo.

[@noelligh]

Lovely video so peaceful thanks.The good thing about the American buoy''s system is, when you are learning it the rhyme goes, Red Right Returning , that is returning to land.

[@cnc75adventures49]

Seriously my favorite thing to watch is your adventures and you make tv quality episodes thank you for sharing!!!

[@RANSailing]

Thank you so much! :)

[@paulgreen2303]

Just wanted to say the extra work getting b-roll and drone shots is really worth the work. At least I appreciate it. Great job. Love following you two.

[@RANSailing]

We're glad you like it, thanks!

[@gacastro]

My favorite youtubers!! Great to see Alfy and Devlin visit.

[@dougvarvil6435]

Wow your videography skills and your drone piloting are becoming quite impressive. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@charlesmyhill]

I agree completely with Johan about buoys - red to port, green to starboard when entering harbour. I'm an Aussie, so it's pronounced boys.

[@rbhaskin]

"Red right returning" is what I learned from my father years ago

[@steveholton4130]

Me Too!

[@timgelder4263]

That's how I learned it in the USN

[@jwyzdm]

These videos are just beautiful. Thanks so much for taking the time to share them with us.

[@dougmc666]

Beautiful weather in Prince Rainy Rupert, with 2.5 metres of rain each year there isn't much time for blue skies!

[@stub2022]

Life threw me for loop a while back and I wasn't able to keep up with you guys, so happy I'm in a place now where I can pick up where I left off. Welcome to Canada! 😁😁

[@stub2022]

A little late, but welcome to B.C!

[@lessd685]

The 3-R'"s..."red on right return" (inland) is easy to remember. I remember green as "Go" meaning to "go (to) outside". Thank you for the most beautiful travelogue of Alaskan waters I have ever seen. It has made my weekly rum-n-coke most enjoyable. Can't wait to see what you do for Canada.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks so much!

[@jdgetcbzhjsjeklas]

Beautiful. Thank you for lovely and peaceful videos.

[@cypherpunk1554]

RAN Saling is my favorite saling channel. If I could sail the world I would want to do it just like you have. Then a home and the world would always be accessible to me. A bigger boat, and fancier equipment would just be more delicious icing on my delicious cake. Well done RAN Sailing. The blood of the great Viking and Spanish explorers lives on..👍😊

[@andiheinrich2830]

I hoped you would meet Alfie on your way South, and I love you did. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@richardkerby5311]

Red right returning.........It would be nice to standardise most things . I really enjoy your travels and watching your peaceful and beautiful videos.

[@thepigwillfly5869]

Funny......as I was watching your videos this week, I thought....hey I wonder if they will run into the guys from Life is Like Sailing. I watch their channel too and knew they were in that area as well. Small world!

[@jimjenkins673]

Perfection. ,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,fair winds you two. The drone shots......no words.

[@SkunksWorks]

Have been waiting for this video of you guys meeting up...two of my favourite sailing channels! When I was in Australia visiting family, I did not even think about what side of the road was "Proper"...I simply did what is the local law and drove on the right side of the road, no thinking or questioning! When in Rome... Hope you enjoyed Canada. Safe Travels!

[@donb4386]

Awesome you hooked up with Alfie. You guys have a very similar video style.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Being a sailor in North America for almost 30-years, we follow the saying "Red Right Return" but then, the trick is to know if that saying means returning to port or returning to the ocean. LOL Best wishes as you are doing well out there !! 😊⛵️⚓️🎏🎄✨

[@stoneagearcher3477]

I lived in Ketchikan for 2 years. It was a fun place.

[@johnnya9001]

Red, right, return is the motto in the USA for channel navigation.

[@AKN8TV]

I enjoy your channel and think that your videos are some of the best. Sorry I didn't come and find you while you were in Alaska. Safe travels and be well.

[@gregrymelnechuk4791]

Since the port light is red, it would be nice that Port light and red returning buoy were on the port side all over the world. The US ICW is green on the ocean side. Love your show. Welcome to Canada, Aye :)

[@danielols1]

The visuals and sound mix was outstanding!

[@RANSailing]

Thanks a lot!

[@BillReitz]

Your drone videos are sooo peaceful and the music too. Very nice.

[@RANSailing]

Thank you! :)

[@howardwhite9773]

What a great piece of mix and edit! Just the correct mix of "live audio," voice over and music interlude. Really top drawer work.

[@paullapper8702]

Gods country happy to have you you guys are great

[@MrNissesbror]

Vad faan!! 4:09 Knäckebröd!!! Ni måste vara hemma och segla!! ;) Ha det så trevligt där ni är, ni har förgyllt ytterligare en Fredag! Tack.

[@donzie13]

It matters where you are. You do what the country laws are. We all love having you both but we all have different rules. Oh and we know this guy! We follow his videos!

[@gvjones74]

Brilliant video. Spent.my honeymoon on the water there so great to watch this and reminisce! You guys have some serious skills, seems like Johan can fix anything. Would love to hear how you picked up the skills to set off around the world. Keep up the good work!

[@keithwiggins4987]

A belated welcome to Canada from one of your patreons. ( I'm trying to catch up to your real time videos :) ) . Inspired by your journey, I received my Basic Cruising certification from Sail Canada this summer. A five day live aboard course in Kingston, Ontario. I look forward to your future adventures on a new vessel and new member to your family. Fair Winds.

[@JCAJCA3]

Another wonderful video! GOD bless you two and I hope you guys are having a great time back home in Sweden. JC

[@jayomjarmo]

First class picture quality , thanks for sharing !

[@chriswilliams3146]

Congratulations on a beautiful set of videos from Alaska. I’ve got a feeling many more will follow your path in an extraordinary location.

[@jensen7194]

Does it get any better than THIS?!!!...Love you "Guys"!!!....Sailed here for 40 yrs.....Most beautiful in August!!!....Bon Voyage!

[@dianeswift]

I’m passionate about both of your channels!

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Welcome to Canada and Beautiful British Columbia!

[@clayz1]

Always tasteful background music. Then there is the diesel putting away purrteerrrrrtertert. I love Canada and Alaska inside passage. Thanks for another decent video. According to your keep track of us, you are in Seattle now. While here, you may find it interesting to take the locks into the ship canal and Lake Washington.

[@abbbee8918]

Love watching your videos, such a calm vibe. Buoy is said like boy, booeeys made me chuckle though - just in case you care! 🙂

[@RANSailing]

Yes, sometimes it's not easy for us. We learn Brittish English in school, and then it gets mixed up with American English from movies etc. etc... :-) Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Of course THUMBS UP, and the proverbial SHARING on social media platforms! Love your channel, Malin & Johan, best in the sailing world! ;-)

[@RANSailing]

Thank you thank you :)

[@JohnKimbler]

Another great episode!

[@dennisbrach9452]

Love this channel! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@b.vonhoff2218]

Nice to see both you tube couples together and see them meet! Hope to see more meetings.

[@billybeerman2657]

Oh, you guys met Alfy! Great! He is our Canadian West Coast sailing icon! LOL We use IALA B system in the Americas. Europe and rest of the world is on the A system for aids to navigation. That creates confusion for some sailors. It takes some getting used to.

[@Irishjoe]

Hey both.. Camera shots in this episode are fantastic..safe sailing. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@lieudaze6272]

Red, right, returning for the buoys here Johan, it’s what we are raised with so sounds simple to us. A warm welcome to Canada 🇨🇦 (although it is well past I know). Hope you both have enjoyed the greatest country on earth, (ok I’ll share that with Sweden as I think we are much alike). I actually cheer your hockey team....if ours is out of contention. Thanks for another great experience and a thumbs up on your choice of fill in music which is appropriate for the scenery.

[@trailnscaleRC]

everyone wonders nobody knows where the wind comes from where the wind goes safe travels n thanks for these awesome vids!

[@phil6419]

I worked in the Foggy Bay area on a salmon tender for years. So cool to see you guys going past Hog Rocks and Walker Is. There are quite a few anchorages further south of Foggy Bay though. By the Light House, Fox Island, Harry Bay, and inside of Nakat Inlet to name a few. They are either out of the way or not as protected as Foggy. Lots of good times around there.

[@48William]

Always enjoy your videos would like to see more cooking as part of your adventures things that you two prepare. Thsnks

[@kz4506]

There is a rule , how much port left in the bottle , being red to port going in and most of the world is same. Love your cruising keep going your doing it right thanks

[@edrosenberger6947]

As usual, I enjoyed the whole thing.....thank you both!!

[@dennisbrown3652]

Always look forward to see your videos. Very informative and wonderful scenery. Thanks. You guys are great.

[@TimLewisAlamo]

Red to the right returning 😊

[@omni1339]

Thank you for another very enjoyable video. Good to see you also met Alfie and moonshine! I am in north Scotland but if you get far enough south to Seattle you should meet up with Sv basik and give them a kick up the backside to stop refitting and start sailing!

[@garyharyett5776]

It was great to see you arrive in my home country and meet my two favorite Canadian cruisers, Alfie and Devlin! BEST WISHES for your journeys.

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Great talk with Alfie and Devlin.. i follow life is like sailing also.. would be great if you both could Buddy Boat with them for a week.

[@RANSailing]

That would have been fun!

[@kb1esx]

Thanks for sharing, that area is beautiful.

[@TheTishh]

It should be " No Red Port Left"! Love the videos, keep em coming :)

[@davidcoleman4800]

Wow! In all my years of sailing (obviously not in Europe), I never realized it was different. I am so ashamed :-P I have always taught "red right returning" never realizing I was sending all of them to their deaths when they make the crossing and arrive in Europe. I am really glad you cruised to Alaska/Canada. A very under-represented destination in peoples minds. "Have a boat go to the Carribean." But while it is great; there is so, so much more of the planet to see. The only thing equal to all the otters waving hello was Malin's reaction to them.

[@billb.6109]

Another quality video, thank you.

[@PaulBKal]

Re the bouyage system Johan refers to at about 14 minutes in, I’d say the wonder of it all is that we really ONLY have two systems worldwide, although I’m sure there are other little localised complications. Given the massive divergences between peoples within any one country, let alone between the peoples of hundreds of countries, we’re pretty lucky to have just got it back to two systems. Even with my limited understanding of international complexities, I’d say “don’t poke the sleeping bear!” You don’t know what sort of a complete mess might come out of that.

[@niccat7051]

Woohoo you met up with Alfie 😊 they are such a cool relaxed couple! I guess you all got along perfectly 👍